University Profile

 

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a government educational institution governed by Republic Act Number 8292 known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations contained in the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Circular No. 4, series 1997. PUP is one of the country's highly competent educational institutions. The PUP Community is composed of the Board of Regents, University Officials, Administrative and Academic Personnel, Students, various Organizations, and the Alumni.

PUP is a public, non-sectarian, non-profit institution of higher learning primarily tasked with harnessing the tremendous human resources potential of the nation by improving the physical, intellectual and material well-being of the individual through higher occupational, technical and professional instruction and training in the applied arts and sciences related to the fields of commerce, business administration, and technology.

 

Mission

 

Reflective of the great emphasis being given by the country's leadership aimed at providing appropriate attention to the alleviation of the plight of the poor, the development of the citizens, and of the national economy to become globally competitive, the University shall commit its academic resources and manpower to achieve its goals through:

 - Provision of undergraduate and graduate education which meet international standards of quality and excellence;

 - Generation and transmission of knowledge in the broad range of disciplines relevant and responsive to the dynamically changing domestic and international environment;

 - Provision of more equitable access to higher education opportunities to deserving and qualified Filipinos; and

 - Optimization, through efficiency and effectiveness, of social, institutional, and individual returns and benefits derived from the utilization of higher education resources.
 

Vision

 

Clearing the paths while laying new foundations to transform the Polytechnic University of the Philippines into an epistemic community.

 

PUP Hymn

S. Calabig, S. Roldan, and R. Amaranto

 

Sintang Paaralan
Tanglaw ka ng bayan
Pandayan ng isip ng kabataan
Kami ay dumating nang salat sa yaman
Hanap na dunong ay iyong alay
Ang layunin mong makatao
Dinarangal ang Pilipino
Ang iyong aral, diwa, adhikang taglay
PUP, aming gabay
Paaralang dakila
PUP, pinagpala
Gagamitin ang karunungan
Mula sa iyo, para sa bayan
Ang iyong aral, diwa, adhikang taglay
PUP, aming gabay
Paaralang dakila
PUP, pinagpala

 

History

 

The history of PUP may well parallel the nation's growth and development. As it met the needs of a fledgling Philippine civil service under American rule forged from anvil of Spanish colonialism, so will it serve the rising expectations of the people in the 21st century...desirous now of reclaiming their rightful place in the community of independent nations. As it has withstood the test of time, so will it continue to pace contemporary Philippine history.

Here are the highlights of its growth from a mere business school with an itinerant existence to the country's largest state university. Click upon the timeline link provided below to proceed with the specific part of the PUP history timeline.

 

1904-1951
Take a journey to the University's humble beginnings as it started being a Business School.

 

1952-1971
This period covers the time where the Business School became a College whose main thrust is in Commerce.

 

1972-1985
The Institution's transformation from a College into a University happened during these period.

 

1986-1990
This period brought about a dramatic change in the University firming its commitment to the role of education as an equalizing factor.

 

1991-1999
To keep pace with changing conditions, the University underwent continuous change in this period.

 

2000-2011
A transition point as the University heads for the future, grasps new and emerging technologies, and prepares itself to become globally competitive.

 

2012...
Transforming PUP into an epistemic community.

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